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Young homeowners face retirement mortgage dilemma as rates rise

Younger homeowners are increasingly opting for extended repayment periods that stretch into retirement.
Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship

Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship

Here, Dr. Jennifer Jennings (a professor at the University of Alberta) and Ms. Jessica Carlson (a recent Doctorate of Business Administration graduate and policy professional in the Government of Alberta) offer suggestions for the actions that scholars and policy practitioners can take – both separately and jointly – to produce knowledge pertinent to the identified priorities.
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UK Government is shifting its focus to electricity for low-carbon heating

Plans by the UK government for a major hydrogen heating trial have been delayed, signalling a move towards electricity as the primary energy source for household heating.
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Seven steps to boost IT business value and success! – Part II

David P Jacobs, director of MaxVal Consultancy’s Business Value Maximisation Research and Development Programme, continues this two-part series on increasing business value, success and return on investment (ROI) from IT and digital transformation.
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UK Government announces £11.5m funding boost for local water quality projects

The UK government has unveiled plans to inject £11.5 million into local projects aimed at enhancing water quality, tree planting, habitat restoration, and flood management across England.
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Could weather events like snow be the real cause of Earthquakes?

What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity.

Synertec Ltd: Document solutions and the Prism virtual printer

Synertec is the market leader in document solutions, and we process over 80 million documents a year for a wide range of public sector and commercial organisations, including 150 NHS trusts and a number of local authorities.
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Horizon Europe allocates €163.5 million for green mobility research projects

Horizon Europe has given €163.5 million to fund innovative research projects aimed at promoting green, smart, and resilient transportation and mobility solutions.
Jacques Loeb Centre for the History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences

The Jacques Loeb Centre for History and Philosophy of, and Critical Dialogues in, the...

Research into the history and philosophy of modern experimental life sciences and the societal implications.

EcoGrit – eco-friendly grit for snow

At EcoGrit, our aim is to help protect our environment while offering customers “peace of mind” over the winter period.
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Global centre for climate change impacts on transboundary waters

Dr. Gail Krantzberg and Dr. Andrew Gronewold, unpack the priorities of the Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters.
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Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

The Bank of England is set to maintain its current interest rate of 5.25% for the sixth consecutive time, as announced today.

Harassment and violence at work: A collective responsibility and endeavour

Notwithstanding the implementation of legislation on national and subnational levels and research demonstrating the enormous costs and impacts for individuals, workplaces, and governments, harassment and violence at work continues to be a pervasive problem worldwide.

Barb MacQuarrie, O.Ont. – Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women &...

Barb MacQuarrie is the Community Director of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children at Western University She conducts research and develops evidence-based education and prevention initiatives involving both community-based and university-based partners. She collaborates with researchers, advocates, labour organisations and employers from North America,...

Dr. Adriana Berlingieri, PhD – Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women...

Dr. Berlingieri is an organisational consultant, facilitator, and researcher. Her professional and scholarly interests are centred on harassment and violence at work Dr. Berlingieri has extensive professional experience in senior positions in the areas of learning and development within organisations in an array of sectors internationally. As an Associate at the...
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There’s no time like the present: Career planning strategies for researchers

Preparing researchers for a range of post-programmed trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools, but why is career planning so important?
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Seven steps to boost IT business value and success!

In this part one of a two-part series, David Jacobs, director of MaxVal Consultancy’s Business Value Maximisation Research and Development Programme, proposes seven foundational principles to increase business value, success and return on investment from IT and digital transformation.
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Treating neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence: Epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics

Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D. and Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, describe the search for the magic bullet to treat both neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence using novel epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics.

Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D., – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D., is a tenure track Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center She is a member of the TTUHSC Center for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, a full affiliate member of the Laura Bush Institute...

Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D. – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center He has a tenured appointment as Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, and Professor of Medical Education in the School of Medicine. He is...

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